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Prohibition - Coggle Diagram
Prohibition
Proposed by Congress on December 18, 1917
Ratified by the requisite number of states on January 16, 1919
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Only prohibited production, transport and sale of alcohol
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Ban of alcohol moved sales underground, where organized crime grew off of selling it
Huge criminal operations grew, which made huge profits
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Eventually added to by Volstead Act
Three purposes
- to prohibit intoxicating beverages such as liquor, beer and alcohol
- to ensure an ample supply of alcohol and promote its use in scientific research and in the development of fuel, dye, and other lawful industries
- to regulate the manufacture, production, use, and sale of high-proof spirits for other than beverage purposes